Nauru National Sustainable Development Strategy public consultation covers all 14 districts
8 September
Yaren, Nauru- The National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS)
Technical Working Group (TWG) ended public consultations earlier
this week on the Nauru 2005-2025 NSDS. The commencement of
the public consultation was launched by the Hon. David Adeang, the
Minister of Finance and Sustainable Development. Urging the
public to participate in the consultation sessions organized by the
TWG, 'this is an opportunity for you to have your say in the future
development path of Nauru' says the
Minister.
This week, the TWG completed the consultations with all districts
of Nauru. This is in addition to meetings with the economic,
infrastructure, education, health, community (women and youth) and
the CSO sectors.
'This has been an uplifting experience for myself and the TWG to
visit the 14 districts throughout Nauru … to capture the voice of
the communities relating to their development challenges and
priorities…" TWG member, Mrs Clarissa Jeremiah said.
The NSDS as a development strategy that is integrative across
economic, social and environmental pillars. As a long term
Strategy, it is intergenerational and intragenerational. The
design of the Strategy is participatory and transparent.
The inclusion of the youth group in the consultation is
appreciated and welcomed by the Nauru Youth Council. 'As the
youth will become the future leaders of Nauru, the TWG was keen to
ensure that the youth of Nauru participate in this inclusive
process ', Gwein Jose, Youth officer, said.
'The youth group is often a marginalized group in national policy
dialogue, the effort by the TWG to recognize the youth as an
influencing agent, is terrific' says Mr Jose.
To obtain the passive voices, a questionnaire has been
administered by the TWG. 'While we will continue to receive
late responses, the TWG will be compiling the outcome of the
consultations for the review of the NSDS', TWG member, Stella
Duburiya said